Are you on fire, or just burned out What top leaders do to stay motivated at work

Are you on fire, or just burned out What top leaders do to stay motivated at workAre you on fire, or just burned out What top leaders do to stay motivated at workIt happens to all of us at some point a slight dip in motivation, a troubling ripple that makes you question how eager you are to do your job, let alone excel in it. And yet, when you look around, theres always someone on fire for their job. Someone who never seems to question, or doubt, either their performance or their dedication.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreSo how do they do it? How do some leadersstay motivated and engagedat work while others fizzle and burn out before ever reaching their full potential? To find out, I surveyed ten leaders from the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, asking them what motivates you at work and what demotivates you.While I had expected to hear some varying answers, I was floor ed by the response.Motivating People With Other PeopleIn answer to What motivates you? 9 out of the 10 mentioned a particularly common theme, which had something to do with those they work with. The answers I got included moving forward as a gruppe, achieving as a team, helping my team, watching my team achieve success, and helping people achieve their best.This was a revelation. Before asking this question, I had assumed that the traditional motivators ofpromotion, increased responsibility, expanding skill sets,professional challengesand even monetary gain might have some weight. But the overwhelming responses indicated thatother peoplewere the real motivating factor for nine out of the ten leaders I polled.But despite all of that motivation, there were times when these leaders could occasionally feel less than motivated. Heres whyDemotivating People With Other PeopleIn answer to What demotivates you? not a single person mentioned being demotivated by the demands of their job, tas ks, to-do lists or business conditions. Mirroring what motivated them, for this particular group of executives, it was ALL to do with peoplePoor communicationMicro-managingNaysayersOffice politicsNitpickingComplainingNegativityLack of understanding and appreciationLack of consideration for other team membersMaking demands without taking time to listenSo heres what I learned from this simple surveyIf youre looking for ways to stay motivated and engaged when you come to work every day, look no further than to those around you. And always be mindful that your actions have a direct impact on the motivation of those you work with.This article first appeared on Be Leaderly.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from kleine Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Second Associate Editor Needed for ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine

Second Associate Editor Needed for ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine Second Associate Editor Needed for ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine Second Associate Editor Needed for ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and MedicineThe Editorial Board of the ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine (JNEM) is currently seeking an associate editor in the area of materials. This is the second associate editor sttte currently open with the journal. Last month, the Editorial Board began accepting applications for an associate editor in the area of bioengineering. (Read related story here.) The JNEM is the interdisciplinary journal supported by the Societys Bioengineering, Fluids Engineering, Heat Transfer, and Materials Divisions. The quarterly journal provides a forum uniquely focused on conveying advancements in nanoscience and applications of nanostructures and nanomaterials to the creative conception, design, developme nt, analysis, control and operation of devices and technologies in engineering, medical, and life science systems. The JNEM publishes high-quality contributions of three types original research reports addressing nanoscale phenomena, synthesis and analysis of nanomaterials and devices, and their applications reviews of emerging nanotechnology topics and research needs to impact engineering and medicine and opinions and assessments of the developments and potential applications of nanoscience, engineering and technology.Following a nomination by the ASME Materials and approval by the JNEM Editorial Board and the ASME Technical and Committee on Publications Communications, the JNEM associate editor will work under the direction of the JNEM technical editor to assist in editing, reviewing, and revising materials-related manuscripts that have been submitted to the journal. Interested ASME members should send a curriculum vitae and titel letter, along with names and contact information of three professional or academic references, to Boris Khusid at khusidadm.njit.edu.For more information on ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine, or to view abstracts of articles previously published in the journal, visit the ASME Digital Collection at http//nanoengineeringmedical.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/journal.aspx.

How to Get a Job With Marine Animals

How to Get a Job With Marine Animals How to Get a Job With Marine Animals Job openings at marine parks and aquariums are usually quickly filled due to the high level of interest in such positions. It is common for these organizations to receive dozens of applications for a single job posting. Job seekers should focus on gaining practical experience and relevant education to add depth to their resume, as competition is keen for any opening related to this field. Determine an Area of Interest The first step to getting a job at a marine facility is determining what career path you are interested in pursuing. Marine facility career options include a marine biologist, marine mammal trainer, aquarist, ichthyologist, veterinarian, veterinary technician, and various support staff positions in animal care or administration. If you decide what career you are seeking at an early stage, you will have the ability to tailor your college courses to prepare you for that specific job. It is important to do some research on the career that you intend to pursue. You can research positions on the internet, in published career guide books, or in industry periodicals. It is also a good idea to set up a meeting with someone who holds the position at a local marine facility (if there is one within driving distance) or attempt to get in contact with a person in the position via email. They may be able to give you valuable practical advice on entering the field. A marine facility’s media department may be able to facilitate this if an individual’s contact information is not posted online. Gain Education The minimum level of education required for a particular marine position usually varies from a two-year degree to a four-year degree. Some career paths (especially those in research) require graduate studies at the Masters or Ph.D. level. Individuals seeking a career in the marine sciences often major in a field such as zoology, marine biology, animal behavior, animal science, or another related area. Marine internships are a great way to gain experience in the field while completing your undergraduate or graduate level studies. Many marine research organizations offer summer internship programs for aspiring marine scientists, and some opportunities also have compensation (stipend, housing, or other perks). Opportunities may be available with a variety of species including marine mammals, turtles, fish, and other marine life. These internships often also count for college credit, so be sure to check with your advisor to see if they can be counted towards your degree requirements. Gain Hands-On Experience Internships are also a great way to gain hands-on experience at an aquarium, zoo, research facility, or marine park. Many zoos and aquariums have internship programs designed to allow members of the community to prepare food, assist with feeding, assist with educational programs, observe or assist with veterinary care, and maintain habitats. While many of these opportunities are volunteer positions, some facilities do have some entry-level paid positions. Always remember that showing initiative in unpaid volunteer positions may be the best way to position you for future paid opportunities. Gaining experience as a veterinary assistant (no degree required) is another great way to strengthen your resume for a variety of animal career paths. Assisting a vet who deals with wildlife species is, of course, ?ideal, but working for any type of vet will be a plus for the “experience” category of your resume. This experience will be particularly valuable if you eventually decide to pursue a degree to become a licensed veterinary technician. Find an Opportunity Marine jobs may be advertised in local newspapers, trade publications, or career email listings sent out by colleges or universities. Opportunities may also be found through a search of the Association of Zoos Aquariums (AZA) job site which lists available jobs throughout the U.S. You can also search the websites of major aquariums, marine parks, zoos, and research organizations to find additional opportunities. Even if there is not a position advertised, it never hurts to pay a visit to the human resources department to fill out a job application and submit a resume. Be sure to sign up for any available volunteer or internship opportunities, as this can be a great way to make an impression and network with the people who could hire you for a paid position in the future. Your college or university may also have some pull with some of these organizations, so be sure to speak with your advisors about any assistance they may be able to offer on your behalf.

Business Management and Leadership Resources

Business Management and Leadership Resources Business Management and Leadership Resources

The Introvert#8217;s Guide to Starting a New Job

The Introvert#8217;s Guide to Starting a New Job The Introvert#8217;s Guide to Starting a New Job Most, if not all, of us get a little anxious when starting a new job. Will we be able to handle our new responsibilities? Will we make a good impression on our coworkers? Did we make the right choice? Should we have stayed at our old job? The nerves can be especially debilitating for introverts, who tend not to be big fans of meeting a lot of new people at once. To help make the transition to a new role a little easier, OnStride Financial recently put together an infographic outlining 10 ways that introverts can prepare for their first days on the job. Check it out below for advice on what to do before, during, and after your first day at a new gig:

Do recruiters read cover letters The surprising answer

Do recruiters read cover letters The surprising answer Do recruiters read cover letters The surprising answer Big disclaimer: I am just one lowly recruiter. There are a lot of other people in my profession and I don’t speak for us all. But what I’m about to say is what I feel is an accurate sample size of what most of my peers in my field can all agree on.Hard truth on this one: absolutely not. Not only do we not usually read them, most of the time we don’t even open that attachment or give cover letters a cursory glance. It’s such a waste of time. Many companies have even stopped asking for them altogether.But I’ll tell you who DOES read cover letters: hiring managers. Not all. In fact, a lot don’t, but in the entire hiring equation, were I to assign likelihood, a hiring manager is more prone to read the cover letter than anyone else involved. And even then, I’d add another factor that narrows the field - hiring managers at small companies with lower hiring volume (like a small non-profit) are more likely to read a cover letter than a hiring manager at companies like Amazon o r KPMG.In my opinion, if you want your cover letter to be read, do these things:Don’t apply onlineEmail your resume to a recruiter or hiring manager instead.Don’t make it an actual “letter”Instead, make it the body of the email with your resume attached. When people attach a letter AND a resume to an email, let me just say only one attachment is getting opened, and it’s always the resume. So don’t even bother.Keep it short and to the pointLike seriously, five sentences is all that’s necessary. If you’re in sales or something maybe a few bullet points. But no multiple paragraphs. Long cover letters are simply not going to get read.Tailor itGet the name of the company right in the cover letter. When I did campus recruiting for new grads at Expedia, 1 out of 2 times, the candidate got this wrong. They were applying to companies at such volume it wasn’t uncommon to see “I’m excited about the possibility of an opportunity at Microsoft or Google or some other company that was not the company for which I worked.”Inject some personality into it … pleaseIf your cover letter sounds like that of everyone else, you have completely defeated the purpose.Similar to “objectives” on a resume, cover letters are a bit of a throwback to another era in job hunting where we didn’t have fancy applicant tracking systems that connected a candidate’s application with a tangible job/requisition. But for some reason we want to continue this exercise, so we may as well do it with more flair.I would also say cover letter requirements are industry specific. In tech one of the more evolved industries, I feel like they’re totally unnecessary. That may not be the case in finance or management consulting, or any of the “bedrock” industries.Ambra Benjamin is an Engineering Recruiter at Facebook and previously worked at LivingSocial, Google, and Expedia.This post originally appeared on Quora.com.  .bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-lyDBLV9 {width: 9 00px;height: 550px;}

5 Ways to Jump-Start Your Job Search If You Want to Change Careers

5 Ways to Jump-Start Your Job Search If You Want to Change Careers 5 Ways to Jump-Start Your Job Search If You Want to Change Careers I am a  recruiting consultant and career coach. One of the main reasons candidates seek me out is because they dont just want to switch jobs â€" they want to switch careers. I recently had a candidate reach out to me because she wanted to leave her legal career after spending 20 years in her position. She knew this was not going to be easy because her role is  very niche and only found in law firms. As a result, the skills she built up may not be very transferable. Additionally, because she worked her way up in her role, she was also earning a very comfortable salary and wasnt sure if she would be able to find something comparable. It can seem daunting and scary to make a move like this, but with some helpful advice, it is possible to switch careers! 1. Have Realistic Expectations Depending on how drastic of a career change you are making, its important to realize you are likely taking a few steps back in order to learn about this new position or industry. Just because you were a manager with a six-digit salary in your old job does not mean you are entitled to that same title and salary in your new career. When determining what a new career might look like, I always encourage candidates to leverage the skills they have already built up over the years. However, sometimes a candidate wants to shift gears completely, and if that is the case, it is important to know they will likely have to accept a salary cut and invest in additional education or training in order to present themselves as a viable candidate. 2. Have a Solid Plan of Action Now that you have decided what career you want and understand what its going to take to make it  possible, you should create an action plan. Most people are unable to quit their jobs until they have another job lined up, so its important to understand what skills and qualifications you will need and how you can attain them while still maintaining a full-time job. Do you need certifications or licenses? What software does this role require? A lot of major universities offer extension courses and certificate programs that can be taken online or part time, and there are easily hundreds of video tutorials and trainings on Excel, Quickbooks, and other programs a new position may require. I also recommend looking into nonprofits or other organizations for which  you can volunteer in order to gain relevant experience. Once you understand what it will take to become a marketable candidate in your  new field, you should also outline what kind of resources this will require, as many licenses and certifications are costly and time-consuming. 3. Join Professional Associations Research  the professional associations related to  your desired new career, join the local chapters, and attend as many meetings and networking opportunities as you can. Through professional associations, you will likely meet directly with hiring managers or people who can put you in contact with hiring managers. This will also show a dedication to keeping up to date with the latest trends related to this profession. Professional associations also usually have job boards, LinkedIn groups, hiring events, and relevant training seminars that can help you out in your search. 4. Find a Recruiter in Your Desired Industry Finding an agency recruiter within the desired industry can be a huge help to your job search because recruiters usually work directly with hiring managers. If you were to apply to a job by yourself, a hiring manager might look at your resume, not immediately see the relevant experience, and pass you over as a result. However, if you are working with a recruiter, they will take the time to understand your background, motivations, and the goals of your job search. Then, they will be able to explain all of this directly to the hiring manager. Most recruiters have long-standing relationships with these managers and have recruited for them in the past, so they will also be able to coach you on how to prepare for and ace an interview. 5. Create Several Versions of Your Cover Letter and Resume Most recruiters will spend less than three minutes reviewing a resume, and if the right experience doesnt pop out immediately, chances are the resume will go in the trash. When applying for positions that might not directly relate to your previous experience, you should tailor each resume to the position that you are applying to. Be sure to pull specific bullets from the job description and explain how your previous experience is relevant. In your cover letter, be sure to explain your motivations for your career change and why you are so passionate about this job or industry. There are also many professional resume writers who are experienced in preparing transition resumes, so it may be  well worth the investment if you need some extra help. Mostly importantly, be patient and stay confident. Good luck! Carly Simms is the founder and owner of Hummingbird Recruiting.